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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.04, 6,762.90 and 2,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.04, 6,762.90 and 2,805.28 is: 3,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.04 : 6,762.90 = 2,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.04/6,762.90 = 2,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.04x = 6,762.90 × 2,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.04x = 18,971,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,828.11/4,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.98

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